12 Things Your Nail Salon Doesn't Want You to Know

These secrets about your manicure and pedicure might make you second guess your next nail salon visit

When you shave matters You shouldn't shave before getting a pedicure, says Choi, as pedicurists do not care if you have hair on your legs. Also, shaving your legs makes you more prone to infection as newly shaved legs have open pores (and often tiny nicks you can't see) that are susceptible to infectious diseases. So don't be wary of showing off some stubble at the salon, she says.

Okay, i am a licensed nail tech, and some of this is paranoia talk. Tho, it does have some truth behind it, some of these cases are very rare.
We DO know the difference between disinfecting and sterilizing, dont insult out intelligence. We have to go through extensive schooling on disease control.
In Texas it is the law to use an autoclave.
Most nail techs dont use polish remover to dilute the polish. There are special products out there that are made for thinning the polish after it has been overexposed to the air, this doesnt affect the quality. But i wouldnt put it past some people to just throw some remover in there.
Dont just. Go to any salon, you never know if they are following protocol, like this article states.
I would suggest going to a high end spa, you will be paying more, but you will be paying for quality and better service. I know the one i Work at has extensive cleaning protocol.
We dont care if your legs are hairy =)
If your are going to a reputable spa, we dont just refill our product bottle, though, i do know some salons that do this.